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By: Menéndez S.R. No. 80
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Washington Irving Dual Language Academy, a charter
school in the San Antonio Independent School District, is
celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Irving Academy was founded in 1923 and named after
Washington Irving, a 19th century American author; it was
established as one of San Antonio ISD's original eight junior high
schools, and classes were initially held at Crockett Elementary
before the Irving Junior High School building officially opened in
January 1924; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Irving Academy moved to its present
location on Delgado Street; a new band and mariachi hall was added
in 2003 as part of a facilities expansion bond program, and the
campus has since offered classes in band, mariachi, choir, and art,
alongside dual language instruction, gifted and talented
programming, special education programming, and guidance services
for eligible students; and
WHEREAS, Today, Washington Irving Dual Language Academy
encompasses prekindergarten through eighth grade classes; its
faculty members are committed to cultivating a safe and nurturing
learning environment that empowers students to excel academically
while acquiring language proficiency in both English and Spanish;
and
WHEREAS, For a century, Washington Irving Dual Language
Academy has provided young Texans with a solid educational
foundation that enables them to reach their full potential and
become productive and engaged members of their communities, and it
is a privilege to join in celebrating this special milestone in the
school's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
Called Session, hereby honor Washington Irving Dual Language
Academy on its centennial and extend to its administrators,
faculty, staff, and students sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.